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The Battle for God

A History of Fundamentalism

by Karen Armstrong ...

In the late twentieth century, fundamentalism has emerged as one of the most powerful forces at work in the world, contesting the dominance of modern secular values and threatening peace and harmony around the globe. Yet it remains incomprehensible to a large number of people. In The Battle for God, Karen Armstrong brilliantly and sympathetically shows us how and why fundamentalist groups came ... Read more

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In the late twentieth century, fundamentalism has emerged as one of the most powerful forces at work in the world, contesting the dominance of modern secular values and threatening peace and harmony around the globe. Yet it remains incomprehensible to a large number of people. In The Battle for God, Karen Armstrong brilliantly and sympathetically shows us how and why fundamentalist groups came
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The Essential Rumi - reissue

New Expanded Edition

by Coleman Barks ...

This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than ... Read more

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This revised and expanded edition of The Essential Rumi includes a new introduction by Coleman Barks and more than 80 never-before-published poems of Rumi.Through his lyrical translations, Coleman Barks has been instrumental in bringing this exquisite Sufi poetry to a remarkably wide range of readers, making the ecstatic, spiritual poetry of thirteenth-century Sufi Mystic Rumi more popular than
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The Coming Economic Armageddon

What Bible Prophecy Warns about the New Global Economy

by Dr. David Jeremiah ...

New York Times bestselling author David Jeremiah uncovers the Bible's prophetic clues to the world's financial future—prophecies that just might indicate that we are living in the final days of Earth's history.Never before have we read such jarring headlines, distressing news analyses, or dire predictions concerning the world's financial future. The American housing market—or, more sentimentally, ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author David Jeremiah uncovers the Bible's prophetic clues to the world's financial future—prophecies that just might indicate that we are living in the final days of Earth's history.Never before have we read such jarring headlines, distressing news analyses, or dire predictions concerning the world's financial future. The American housing market—or, more sentimentally,
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Tactique du diable

Lettres d'un véréran de la tentation à un novice

by C. S. Lewis ...

C. S. Lewis connaît bien la nature humaine ! Sous une forme ludique, et par le jeu d'une mise en scène originale, il donne la parole à un vieux démon tentateur qui fait part de son expérience à une nouvelle recrue. Wormwood, le jeune démon, a mission d'entrainer sa victime sur la mauvaise pente. Screwtape, le démon expérimenté lui propose une véritable stratégie de sabotage de la foi d'un jeune ... Read more

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C. S. Lewis connaît bien la nature humaine ! Sous une forme ludique, et par le jeu d'une mise en scène originale, il donne la parole à un vieux démon tentateur qui fait part de son expérience à une nouvelle recrue. Wormwood, le jeune démon, a mission d'entrainer sa victime sur la mauvaise pente. Screwtape, le démon expérimenté lui propose une véritable stratégie de sabotage de la foi d'un jeune
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The Religions Book

Big Ideas Simply Explained

by DK ...

Series series DK Big Ideas
This definitive guide explores all the faiths from around the world.Together with the five main religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, there is a diverse range of newer faiths to ensure a compelling and comprehensive read.From the key concepts of ancient beliefs to the ground-breaking ideas at the heart of modern faiths, religious history is chronicled in a universal ... Read more

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This definitive guide explores all the faiths from around the world.Together with the five main religions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, there is a diverse range of newer faiths to ensure a compelling and comprehensive read.From the key concepts of ancient beliefs to the ground-breaking ideas at the heart of modern faiths, religious history is chronicled in a universal
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All the Scriptures You Need to Know About the Last Days: A Study Guide of End Time Scriptures

by Neal Bertrand ...

Worried about 2012, the end of the world? Or the Rapture, Second Coming of Christ, end-times, last days, Antichrist, Abomination of Desolation? Has a harmony of three Gospel accounts of Jesus discourse concerning the end time. This Bible study is in topical arrangement for orderly, enjoyable study. If you desire to learn for yourself what God says about this subject, this study guide is for you. ... Read more

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Worried about 2012, the end of the world? Or the Rapture, Second Coming of Christ, end-times, last days, Antichrist, Abomination of Desolation? Has a harmony of three Gospel accounts of Jesus discourse concerning the end time. This Bible study is in topical arrangement for orderly, enjoyable study. If you desire to learn for yourself what God says about this subject, this study guide is for you.
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Vivre le deuil

by Christine Ouin ...

La perte d'un être cher est sans nul doute une des épreuves les plus difficiles de la vie. Elle provoque une souffrance dure, crue et profondément intime que chaque individu vit et traverse tant bien que mal, à sa manière, en essayant de faire son deuil.C'est un processus intérieur très personnel qui commence alors. Il induit des comportements et des besoins différents d'une personne à l'autre, ... Read more

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La perte d'un être cher est sans nul doute une des épreuves les plus difficiles de la vie. Elle provoque une souffrance dure, crue et profondément intime que chaque individu vit et traverse tant bien que mal, à sa manière, en essayant de faire son deuil.C'est un processus intérieur très personnel qui commence alors. Il induit des comportements et des besoins différents d'une personne à l'autre,
... Read more
God's Problem

How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question--Why We Suffer

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

One Bible, Many AnswersIn God's Problem, the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus challenges the contradictory biblical explanations for why an all-powerful God allows us to suffer. ... Read more

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One Bible, Many AnswersIn God's Problem, the New York Times bestselling author of Misquoting Jesus challenges the contradictory biblical explanations for why an all-powerful God allows us to suffer.
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The Story of Christianity: Volume 1

The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation

by Justo L. Gonzalez ...

Series Book 1 - The Story of Christianity
From its very beginning, the Christian message was grafted onto human history.But how did a persecuted sect from a forgotten corner of the Roman Empire become one of the most powerful forces in the world? In this masterful first volume of The Story of Christianity, acclaimed historian Justo L. González tells the epic story of the faith's first fifteen hundred years. This engaging work of Christian ... Read more

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From its very beginning, the Christian message was grafted onto human history.But how did a persecuted sect from a forgotten corner of the Roman Empire become one of the most powerful forces in the world? In this masterful first volume of The Story of Christianity, acclaimed historian Justo L. González tells the epic story of the faith's first fifteen hundred years. This engaging work of Christian
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Physionomies de saints

( Edition intégrale )

by Laure Conan ...

Series series Oeuvres de Laure Conan
Extrait: Il y a des siècles, dans un monastère de Colmar, vivait une humble sœur converse nommée sœur Agnès.Très silencieuse, très douce, elle se portait de préférence aux bas emplois de la maison, mais aucun travail ne l’empêchait de méditer la Passion du Sauveur et, à ce souvenir terrible et sacré, les larmes baignaient souvent son visage.Sa compassion était si vive, si poignante, qu’elle ne ... Read more

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Extrait: Il y a des siècles, dans un monastère de Colmar, vivait une humble sœur converse nommée sœur Agnès.Très silencieuse, très douce, elle se portait de préférence aux bas emplois de la maison, mais aucun travail ne l’empêchait de méditer la Passion du Sauveur et, à ce souvenir terrible et sacré, les larmes baignaient souvent son visage.Sa compassion était si vive, si poignante, qu’elle ne
... Read more
Soyez épanouis

Commentaire biblique sur Colossiens

by Warren Wiersbe ...

«Or, c'est en lui seul - et en son corps - que réside réellement et d'une manière permanente toute la plénitude de la divinité. Dans la communion avec lui, vous participerez, vous aussi, à cette plénitude et vous atteindrez votre plein épanouissement.» (Colossiens 2 : 9-10, Parole vivante)Savez-vous que la lettre aux Colossiens est l'une des plus riches de l'apôtre Paul? Sa profondeur spirituelle ... Read more

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«Or, c'est en lui seul - et en son corps - que réside réellement et d'une manière permanente toute la plénitude de la divinité. Dans la communion avec lui, vous participerez, vous aussi, à cette plénitude et vous atteindrez votre plein épanouissement.» (Colossiens 2 : 9-10, Parole vivante)Savez-vous que la lettre aux Colossiens est l'une des plus riches de l'apôtre Paul? Sa profondeur spirituelle
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A Chosen Faith

An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism

by John Buehrens, Forrest Church ...

For those contemplating religious choices, Unitarian Universalism offers an appealing alternative to religious denominations that stress theological creeds over individual conviction and belief. In this new edition of the classic introductory text on Unitarian Universalism, which includes a revealing, entertaining foreword by best-selling author Robert Fulghum (All I Really Need to Know I Learned ... Read more

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For those contemplating religious choices, Unitarian Universalism offers an appealing alternative to religious denominations that stress theological creeds over individual conviction and belief. In this new edition of the classic introductory text on Unitarian Universalism, which includes a revealing, entertaining foreword by best-selling author Robert Fulghum (All I Really Need to Know I Learned
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Les religions, c'est assez!

by Jean Casault ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Guerres saintes, massacres, humiliations, restrictions, jugements destructeurs: au cours des derniers millénaires, les religions ont tout fait pour s'approprier le pouvoir. C'est assez! clame Jean Casault.Créées par les hommes au même titre que les contes, les légendes et les mythes, les religions n'ont aucun fondement réel. Pis encore: sur le plan historique, les pères des croyances monothéistes ... Read more

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Guerres saintes, massacres, humiliations, restrictions, jugements destructeurs: au cours des derniers millénaires, les religions ont tout fait pour s'approprier le pouvoir. C'est assez! clame Jean Casault.Créées par les hommes au même titre que les contes, les légendes et les mythes, les religions n'ont aucun fondement réel. Pis encore: sur le plan historique, les pères des croyances monothéistes
... Read more
Misquoting Jesus

The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they ... Read more

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When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they
... Read more
The Gnostic Gospels

by Elaine Pagels ...

Series series Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction Books
**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Gnostic Gospels** is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation ... Read more

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**Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Gnostic Gospels** is a landmark study of the long-buried roots of Christianity, a work of luminous scholarship and wide popular appeal. First published in 1979 to critical acclaim, winning the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award, The Gnostic Gospels has continued to grow in reputation
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Jesus, Interrupted

Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them)

by Bart D. Ehrman ...

The problems with the Bible that New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman discussed in his bestseller Misquoting Jesus—and on The Daily Show with John Stewart, NPR, and Dateline NBC, among others—are expanded upon exponentially in his latest book: Jesus, Interrupted.This New York Times bestseller reveals how many books in the Bible were not written by their traditional authors, and that the New Testament ... Read more

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The problems with the Bible that New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman discussed in his bestseller Misquoting Jesus—and on The Daily Show with John Stewart, NPR, and Dateline NBC, among others—are expanded upon exponentially in his latest book: Jesus, Interrupted.This New York Times bestseller reveals how many books in the Bible were not written by their traditional authors, and that the New Testament
... Read more
Five Volumes of Spiritual Wisdom: The Wisdom of the Torah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, The Wisdom of the Koran, The Wisdom of Muhammad, and The Wisdom of Buddha

The Wisdom of the Torah, The Wisdom of the Talmud, The Wisdom of the Koran, The Wisdom of Muhammad, and The Wisdom of Buddha

by Philosophical Library ...

Series series The Wisdom Series
Words of ancient wisdom from some of the world’s most seminal textsThe Wisdom of the Torah is an instruction in the central beliefs of three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But by observing the Torah, or the Hebrew Bible, as a collected work of multiple authors spanning generations, the modern reader can look beyond its fundamental instruction. In these works, readers find many ... Read more

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Words of ancient wisdom from some of the world’s most seminal textsThe Wisdom of the Torah is an instruction in the central beliefs of three world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. But by observing the Torah, or the Hebrew Bible, as a collected work of multiple authors spanning generations, the modern reader can look beyond its fundamental instruction. In these works, readers find many
... Read more
God Is Not One

The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World--and Why Their Differences Matter

by Stephen Prothero ...

“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that ... Read more

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“This book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and up-to-date introduction to the world’s major religions.” - Harvey Cox, Hollis Research Professor of Divinity, Harvard University, and author of The Future of FaithIn God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, New York Times bestselling author of Religious Literacy and religion scholar Stephen Prothero argues that
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Modern Tarot

Connecting with Your Higher Self through the Wisdom of the Cards

by Michelle Tea ...

Beloved literary iconoclast Michelle Tea reinvents tarot for a new generation in this guide to using the Tarot as a twenty-first-century tool for connecting with our higher selves.Long before Michelle Tea was winning awards for her poignant memoirs, she was a scrappy misfit on the streets of San Francisco, supporting herself by giving eerily prescient tarot readings. As her reputation as a writer ... Read more

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Beloved literary iconoclast Michelle Tea reinvents tarot for a new generation in this guide to using the Tarot as a twenty-first-century tool for connecting with our higher selves.Long before Michelle Tea was winning awards for her poignant memoirs, she was a scrappy misfit on the streets of San Francisco, supporting herself by giving eerily prescient tarot readings. As her reputation as a writer
... Read more
Speaking Christian

Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power—And How They Can Be Restored

by Marcus J. Borg ...

In Speaking Christian, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it.Stating a case that will resonate with readers of N. T. Wright’s Simply Christian, Borg calls for a radical change to the language we use to ... Read more

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In Speaking Christian, acclaimed Bible scholar Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, argues that the very language Christians use has become dangerously distilled, distorted, and disconnected from the beliefs which once underpinned it.Stating a case that will resonate with readers of N. T. Wright’s Simply Christian, Borg calls for a radical change to the language we use to
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The Study Quran

A New Translation and Commentary

by Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Maria Massi Dakake, Joseph E.B. Lumbard, Mohammed Rustom, Caner K. Dagli ...

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic ... Read more

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An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic
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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures

The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume

by Marvin W. Meyer, James M. Robinson ...

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred ... Read more

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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in significance. It includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently discovered Gospel of Judas, as well as other Gnostic gospels and sacred
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Short Stories by Jesus

The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi

by Amy-Jill Levine ...

The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history, spiritual analysis, and masterful biblical scholarship to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers.Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used ... Read more

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The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history, spiritual analysis, and masterful biblical scholarship to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers.Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used
... Read more
50 Spiritual Classics Second Edition

Your shortcut to the most important ideas on self-discovery, enlightenment, and purpose

by Tom Butler-Bowdon ...

"If you only ever read one spiritual book, let it be this one." - Susan Jeffers, author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway50 Spiritual Classics captures the diversity of life journeys that span centuries, continents, spiritual traditions and secular beliefs: from the historical The Book of Chuang Tzu to modern insight from the Kabbalah, from Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet to Eckhart Tolle's The Power ... Read more

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"If you only ever read one spiritual book, let it be this one." - Susan Jeffers, author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway50 Spiritual Classics captures the diversity of life journeys that span centuries, continents, spiritual traditions and secular beliefs: from the historical The Book of Chuang Tzu to modern insight from the Kabbalah, from Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet to Eckhart Tolle's The Power
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